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VIVA Pediatrics is Hiring a Pediatric Home Health LVN/RN - Austin Near Austin, TX
VIVA Pediatrics is a pediatric home health services agency with a specialty in private duty nursing, skilled nursing visits and therapy for infants and children (ages birth through 20 years of age). Our dedicated staff works together as a team to provide high-quality care to medically fragile children. We are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides quality of patient care in accordance with developed care plan and physician’s orders
Provides skilled nursing care that conforms with Agency patient care and general medical policies
Complies will all policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook
Documents care provided per state and agency requirements
Responsible to submit documentation of care provided per agency policy
Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of individual patient plan of care
Communicates with Supervising Registered Nurse any patient incidents, changes in condition, hospitalizations/ER visits and medication questions
Facilitates coordination of care within the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and physicians
Implements and maintains Standard Precautions per agency policy
Demonstrates use of Proper Body Mechanics
Responsible for proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws
Follows all privacy policies and maintains the confidentiality of protected healthcare information (PHI)
Coordinates schedule with office staff
Punctual and dependable attendance to assigned shifts
Works with HR and branch personnel to maintain personnel file up to date
Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board – Nurse license
Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Current Texas State Licensure as a Licensed LVN or RN or a Licensed LVN or RN from an approved compact state with the Texas Board of Nursing
At least 1 year of work experience or 6 months pediatric home health as a licensed RN or LVN